Cloud Hopper

Cloud Hopper

Travel discovery app that recommends spontaneous destinations and experiences based on user preferences and location.

My Role

Product Designer, UX/UI

Project Type

Travel App

Platform

Mobile Application

tools used

Figma & Adobe CC

The Problem

Travel planning tools ignore the impact of changing weather

Most itinerary planners help users organize trips but fail to adapt when real-world conditions change. Travelers often need to adjust activities due to weather shifts, yet current tools lack the flexibility to provide timely alternatives.
  • Itineraries break when weather conditions change
  • Travelers lack dynamic activity recommendations
  • Trip adjustments require manually searching for alternatives

The Solution

Adaptive travel planning powered by real-time weather insights

Cloud Hopper combines itinerary planning with live weather intelligence to help travelers adapt their plans seamlessly. The platform ensures trips remain flexible by suggesting alternative activities when conditions change.
  • Weather-aware itinerary planning that adapts to conditions
  • Real-time alerts for disruptions and environmental changes
  • Smart activity suggestions based on location and weather

Key Design Highlights

Key design decisions focused on helping travelers adapt plans quickly when conditions change.

Weather-Aware Planning

Trip planning integrates real-time weather data so users can anticipate disruptions and adjust activities before they affect their itinerary.

Adaptive Activity Suggestions

When weather conditions change, the platform recommends alternative activities nearby, helping travelers continue exploring without disrupting their plans.

Unified Travel Dashboard

Flights, itinerary details, and weather updates are centralized in a single dashboard, giving users a clear overview of their trip.

Core Feature #1

Weather-Aware Trip Planning
Cloud Hopper integrates real-time weather data directly into itinerary planning, allowing travelers to anticipate disruptions and adjust activities before conditions impact their plans.

Core Feature #2

Flexible Location Forecasting
Users can quickly switch between locations to view both short-term forecasts and long-term weather trends making it easy to plan ahead for travel.

Core Feature #3

Unified Travel Dashboard
Flights, accommodations, weather alerts, and scheduled activities are centralized in a single dashboard, giving travelers a clear overview of their trip at any moment.

From Insight to Impact

Results

Encouraging travel discovery through exploration-focused design rather than traditional search.

Cloud Hopper introduces a travel experience focused on exploration rather than traditional search-based booking. The interface encourages users to visually discover destinations and uncover travel opportunities through an intuitive browsing experience. This approach transforms trip planning into a more engaging and inspirational process.
Learnings

Understanding how inspiration-driven interfaces can reshape how users plan and discover travel.

Designing for travel discovery required shifting the experience away from purely functional search tools toward a more exploratory interface. This project reinforced how visual discovery and intuitive navigation can significantly influence user engagement and product appeal.